Head of Rolling Mill

Our client is recruiting for aHead of Rolling Mill to provide end-to-end technical leadership for TMT and wire rod production operations. This role requires an expert with deep hands-on knowledge of rolling mill machinery process optimization metallurgical parameters automation systems and equipment revamping. The ideal candidate will drive technology upgrades ensure high-precision production and maintain robust operational reliability while leading a technically strong team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the complete technical revamping and modernization of the existing rolling mill.
• Oversee the installation commissioning and integration of a new wire rod mill.
• Evaluate and select advanced technologies automation systems and control solutions (e.g. PLCs drives SCADA).
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring technical issues and drive engineering improvements.
• Oversee day-to-day technical operations to ensure optimal rolling parameters temperature control and process stability for TMT and wire rod production.
• Develop and optimize production schedules machine settings pass designs roll profiles and mill speed coordination.
• Implement best-in-class rolling practices to enhance yield reduce cobbles and improve dimensional accuracy.
• Ensure strict compliance with metallurgical specifications mechanical properties heat treatment and quenching processes.
• Implement robust quality control systems online measurement tools and testing protocols.
• Analyze product deviations and introduce corrective and preventive actions to maintain high-quality outputs.
• Lead coach and technically mentor engineers shift in-charge personnel technicians and operators.
• Conduct skill enhancement programs on equipment handling process control and troubleshooting.
• Oversee preventive predictive and breakdown maintenance of rolling mill equipment (stands guides shears motors gearboxes pinch rolls cooling systems).
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure high uptime minimal breakdowns and long equipment life.
• Review lubrication systems wear mechanisms roll change procedures and alignment practices.
• Enforce safety standards conduct risk assessments and ensure adherence to statutory and industry regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focusing on energy efficiency wastage reduction and cost optimization.
• Keep up-to-date with global rolling mill technological advancements and integrate relevant improvements.

Personal Attributes:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10 years of technical experience in a rolling mill with minimum 10 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Expert knowledge of TMT & wire rod rolling processes mill stands pass design reheating furnace parameters cooling beds and automation systems.
• Strong analytical and hands-on troubleshooting skills with complex mill equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with strong decision-making and technical communication skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of safety norms quality standards and metallurgical requirements.
• 1520 Years Experience with strong technical & engineering background required.